A pregnant or postpartum mother does NOT stop needing care because of raids. A newborn does NOT stop needing well baby checkups. The fourth trimester—those critical first three months after birth—requires consistent support, regular medical attention, and positive community connection. When families are forced into hiding, when they're afraid to leave their homes for essential appointments, or to pick up formula or diapers, we are failing them at their most vulnerable moment.
This is not normal. We stand firm in our mission to transform the postpartum experience for all mothers and birthing people, regardless of immigration status, documentation, or the political climate. Maternal health is community health. When we allow fear to keep mothers from seeking care, we all suffer the consequences.
We're not just imagining a better future for families in LA; we're building it, one mother at a time, one community connection at a time, one act of courage at a time.
Because here's what we know for certain: Postpartum doesn't stop, and neither do we.
If you would like to donate formula, diapers, or other essentials our community is in need of, please email us at info@mama2mama.org to make an in-kind donation or make a contribution.
